First National Bank (Schuyler, NE)

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Episode Information

Episode UID
277801492
Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
27780 national
Charter Number
2778
Start Date
April 24, 1924
Location
Schuyler, Nebraska (41.447, -97.059)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
e06b660782db05b2

Response Measures

Full suspension

Other: Bank closed/suspended to conserve assets and planned reorganization under a state charter; later placed in receivership.

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
54.2%
Date receivership started
1924-05-24
Date receivership terminated
1932-03-10
OCC cause of failure
Economic conditions
Share of assets assessed as good
27.0%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
48.8%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
24.3%

Description

Suspension followed an April 24 run and the bank subsequently went into receivership (May 1924).

Events (6)
1. September 21, 1882 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. April 24, 1924 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Heavy withdrawals precipitated by spreading of false/untrue rumors regarding the institution's solvency.
Measures
Bank closed/suspended business to conserve assets and pending reorganization under a state charter.
Newspaper Excerpt
The First National bank of Schuyler, victim of a heavy run by depositors the last few days...failed to open today.
Source
newspapers
3. April 24, 1924 Suspension
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Office failed to open and suspended business to conserve assets after run caused by false rumors of insolvency.
Newspaper Excerpt
failed to open today...The closing was ordered to conserve assets pending reorganization under a state charter.
Source
newspapers
4. April 25, 1924 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Officers of First National Say Institution to Be Reorganized Under State Charter
Source
newspapers
5. May 24, 1924 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
6. May 24, 1924 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
when said bank ceased payment on the 24th day of April, 1924... W. McRoberts was duly appointed and qualified as the receiver of said bank and since May, 1924, was the duly acting and now the acting and qualified receiver of said bank
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (23)
1. April 25, 1924 The Des Moines Register Des Moines, IA
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Nebraska Bank Fails to Open After "Run" Schuyler, Neb., April 24.—(Associated Press)—The First National bank of Schuyler, victim of a heavy run by depositors the last few days, said to have been precipitated by the spreading of several rumors concerning the institution's solvency, failed to open today. D. Killeen, president, declared assets exceeded $600,000 and liabilities were $550,000. The closing was ordered to conserve assets pending reorganization under a state charter, he said.

2. April 25, 1924 Arizona Daily Star Tucson, AZ
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FALSE REPORTS START HEAVY RUNS ON BANK Schuyler, Neb., April 24.—The First National bank of Schuyler, victim of a heavy run by depositors the last few days, said to have been precipitated by spreading of false rumors regarding the institution's solvency, failed to open today. D. W. Killeen, president, declared assets exceeded $600,000 and liabilities were $550,000. The closing was ordered to conserve assets pending reorganization under a state charter, he said.

3. April 25, 1924 The Columbus Telegram Columbus, NE
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CLOSE SCHUYLER BANK TO CONSERVE ASSETS Officers of First National Say Institution to Be Reorganized Under State Charter Schuyler, April 25 — According to D. W. Killeen, president of the First National bank here, that institution closed its doors yesterday because the bank had suffered a heavy run by depositors during the last few days, occasioned by false rumors of the bank's insolvency. Mr. Killeen states that the bank's assets are over $600,000, and the liabilities $550,000. He avers that the institution will be reorganized shortly and reopened under a state charter. He declares that it was to conserve the assets of the bank that its doors were closed yesterday. According to the officers every depositor is fully protected. Local banks yesterday offered to take over the assets and pay all depositors in full. This offer was not accepted, pending reorganization.

4. April 25, 1924 The Sioux City Journal Sioux City, IA
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NATIONAL BANK AT SCHUYLER, NEB. FAILS TO OPEN Omaha, April 24.—The First National bank of Schuyler, Neb., failed to open its doors this morning, according to a special dispatch to the Omaha World-Herald from Schuyler tonight. According to D. W. Killeen, president, the dispatch said, the bank had suffered a heavy run during the last few days by depositors, caused by untrue rumors regarding the bank's condition. Assets are over $600,000, with liabilities of $550,000, the bank official is quoted as having said, and the institution will be re-organized and re-opened soon under a state charter. He said that to conserve assets for reorganization the closing had been ordered. According to the officers, every depositor is fully protected. Other Schuyler banks are said to have offered to take over the assets and pay all depositors in full Friday. The offer was rejected, pending re-organization.

5. April 25, 1924 The Lincoln Star Lincoln, NE
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NATIONAL BANK CLOSES DOORS Head of Schuyler Institution Blames False Insolvency Rumor—To Reorganize. SCHUYLER, Neb., April 25.—The First National bank of Schuyler failed to open its doors Thursday morning. According to D. W. Killeen, president, the bank suffered a heavy and severe run during the last few days by depositors, occasioned by false rumors of the bank's insolvency. He states that the assets are over $600,000 and the liabilities $590,000 and that the bank will be reorganized and reopened shortly under a state charter. He said that to conserve the assets for reorganization the bank suspended business. Besides President Killeen, other officers of the bank are: George W. Busch, vice president; and L. E. Ruzicka and Thomas Stibal, cashiers.

6. April 25, 1924 The Lincoln Star Lincoln, NE
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SCHUYLER, Neb., April 25.—The First National bank of Schuyler failed to open its doors Thursday morning. According to D. W. Killeen, president, the bank suffered a

7. April 25, 1924 The Lincoln Star Lincoln, NE
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SCHUYLER, Neb., April 25.—The First National bank of Schuyler failed to open its doors Thursday morning. According to D. W. Killeen, president, the bank suffered a heavy and severe run during the last few days by depositors, occasioned by false rumors of the bank's insolvency. He states that the assets are over $600,000 and the liabilities $590,000 and that the bank will be reorganized and reopened shortly under a state charter. He said that to conserve the assets for reorganization the bank suspended business. Besides President Killeen, other officers of the bank are: George W. Busch, vice president; and L. E. Ruzicka and Thomas Stibal, cashiers. According to the officers every depositor is fully protected. Local banks this morning offered to take over the assets and pay all depositors in full tomorrow. The offer was rejected pending reorganization.

8. April 25, 1924 North Platte Daily Telegraph North Platte, NE
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK SCHUYLER FAILS OPEN DOOR BANK COULD NOT STAND RUN ON IT BY THE DEPOSITORS WITHDRAWING MONEY. Omaha, April 25.—The First National Bank of Schuyler, Neb., failed to open its doors yesterday morning according to a special dispatch to the Omaha World-Herald from Schuyler last night. According to D. W. Killeen, president, the dispatch said, the bank had suffered a heavy run during the last few days by depositors, caused by rumors regarding the bank's condition. He stated that the assets are over 600 thousand dollars and the liabilities 550 thousand dollars and that the bank will be reorganized and reopened shortly under a state charter. He said that to conserve the assets for reorganization the bank suspended business. According to the officers every depositor is fully protected. Local banks this morning offered to take over the assets and pay all depositors in full tomorrow. The offer was rejected pending reorganization.

9. April 25, 1924 York News-Times York, NE
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SCHUYLER BANK FAILS TO OPEN YESTERDAY Failure Caused By Heavy Run on Bank Due to Rumors Concerning Condition of Bank. (By Associated Press) OMAHA, April 25.—The First National Bank of Schuyler, Nebr., failed to open its doors yesterday morning, according to a special dispatch to the Omaha World Herald from Schuyler last night. According to S. W. Killeen, president, the dispatch said, the bank had suffered a heavy run during the last few days by depositors, caused by rumors regarding the bank's condition.

10. April 25, 1924 The Stockman's Journal Omaha, NE
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Will Reorganize First National Bank at Schuyler Schuyler, April 25.—Officials of the First National bank here were today planning to reorganize and open the bank under a state charter following its closing here yesterday, it was learned from reliable information. A heavy run made by depositors was responsible for the failure of the institution to open its doors yesterday. No loss will be suffered by depositors, officials said. Offers of the Schuyler banks to assume the assets of the First National were refused, it became known. The First National had assets of over $600,000.

11. April 29, 1924 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, CA
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MIDDLE WEST NEWS IN BRIEF [EXCLUSIVE DISPATCH] DES MOINES, April 28.—Mrs. Elizabeth Weston, 79 a resident of Des Moines for more than fifty-five years, died yesterday at her home here. Appointment of Robert L. Leach, superintendent of the State Banking Department, as receiver of the defunct Wiota Savings Bank, is asked in a petition filed in the Cass County District Court by Atty.-Gen. Gibson. The Wiota bank was closed after a quiet "run" had depleted the reserve fund. Mrs. Charles Smith of West Branch is slowly recovering from a peculiar accident. During a recent electrical storm the electric and telephone wires became crossed causing the phone to ring. Mrs. Smith attempted to answer and was knocked unconscious for some time. Word from Atlantic says Dist. Judge Whitmore has signed a decree granting judgment in favor of the Marne Savings Bank, a defunct institution, against its former president, John T. Clasen and his wife, Mrs. N. L. Clasen, for $6600 and $200 respectively. INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS, April 28.—The population of Indianapolis by July 1 will have passed the 350,000 mark, reaching an estimated total of 350,425, according to the 1924 estimate of the Census Bureau. This is an increase of 7707 over the 1923 estimate and an increase of 36,231 over the official count of 1920. Mrs. Rose Lanam, wife of S. O. Lanam of Columbus, Ind., has filed cross complaint in Circuit Court here in her husband's divorce suit, alleging the plaintiff is worth $100,000, and demands $30,000 alimony. News of the award of a bronze Carnegie hero medal, with a monthly allowance of $30 for herself and her son 2 years old, came as a complete surprise to Mrs. Carrie Judy of Anderson yesterday. Her husband, George Franklin Judy, lost his life at Lawrenceville, Ill., in saving the life of a fellow-employee of the Indian Oil and Refining Company. KANSAS CITY KANSAS CITY, April 28.—Dr. Patrick Francis Lyons, 63 years of age, died in St. Joseph Hospital yesterday. He was a practicing physician here twenty-five years and retired five years ago on account of failing health. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Margaret Lyons. J. Carroll Walzer, 24 years of age, formerly cashier of the defunct Bank of Puxico, was arrested last night on an indictment of the Stoddard county grand jury charging embezzlement, grand larceny and receiving of deposits while the institution was insolvent. The bank's shortage is estimated at $400,000. Word from Topeka says labor's annual spring opening now is in full sway with a big demand for workers in all lines of industry, according to the weekly report of the labor division of the Kansas Industrial Court. The 946 men applying in the week at the seven free employment stations throughout the State constitute the largest number since last summer, and the demand for laborers, especially those not skilled, exceeds any week in the last four months. ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS, April 28.—Friends of Joseph M. Ebeling, attorney and real estate dealer and formerly a member of the old City Council, have learned he was married on September 25 last in Germany to Mrs. Bertha Moerschel, widow of a wealthy brewer of Jefferson City, Mo., who died about six years ago. A City Dancing Commissioner, to maintain order and good morals in public dance halls, is provided for in an ordinance introduced in the Board of Aldermen. With it was submitted a petition signed by forty-four individuals, many of them prominent citizens, and the St. Louis Dancing Teachers' Association. LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, April 28.—Louisville increased its population 10,592 in the last year and now is 310,788, according to the new City Directory. Sale of the G. Lee Redmon Company, including the White Mills distillery and whisky made by the distillery in storage in the warehouse covering the block bounded by Eighteenth, Twentieth and Howard streets and Garland avenue, at a price reported to be $1250 a share, or a profit of $200,000 to Owsley Brown, last night was admitted to be pending. The will of the late John T. Botts of Mt. Sterling, who died ten days ago, was probated yesterday. The property consisted of 600 acres of blue grass land and other holdings and is valued at $100,000. One-third of the real estate and one-half of the personality was left to the widow, Mrs. Mary Botts. The balance is left to William Botts, son, but if he dies before reaching his majority the inheritance will go to the mother. OMAHA OMAHA, April 28.—The First National Bank of Schuyler, Neb., which was closed last week after a heavy run caused by untrue rumors regarding the bank's condition, will be reorganized and reopened soon under a State charter. Death of Bertram G. Goodhue, designer of the new State Capitol, who died suddenly after a heart attack in New York, is not expected to complicate completion of the building. Gov. Bryan said at Lincoln work on the structure has progressed sufficiently that Mr. Goodhue's ideas can be continued satisfactorily, it was stated. Peter E. Nelson, former president of the closed Thedford Bank, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of making a false statement of the condition of the bank to the State Department of Trade and Commerce and was sentenced to serve five years in the penitentiary. Major J. W. Cress, 87 years of age, Civil War veteran, died at his home following ill health of more than eight months. He was adjutant of Phil Kearney Post No. 2, G.A.R., and a resident of Omaha since 1886. Maj. Cress and Mrs. Cress heard Abraham Lincoln's famous address at Gettysburg. AKRON AKRON, April 28.—The will of the late George T. Allen, who died recently in Florida, bequeaths an estate estimated at $250,000. Aside from a small bequest to various relatives, the estate is left in trust for the two sons of the deceased, Don O. and Ben H. Allen, each of whom will receive their shares in three installments, the last to be paid when they reach 55 years of age. An unprecedented building boom in Akron's suburban cities is becoming more noticeable daily. And home building is leading the construction program. Cuyahoga Falls, in particular, and Kenmore and Barberton report the biggest home-building activity in many years. In Cuyahoga Falls nearly 100 homes, which will cost approximately $500,000, are under construction. City officials have signed a State lease for Summit Lake and have sent the contract back to Columbus for the signature of Gov. Donahey. The State property bordering the water is to be made into a park. The waters are to be cleaned and a municipal bathing beach will be created. MINNEAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS, April 28.—John Birkholz, real estate dealer and banker of Grand Forks, N. D., and Minneapolis, left an estate of more than $150,000, with bequests of $5000 for the Sheltering Arms Orphanage, Minneapolis; $2500 for a summer outing fund for the poor in Minneapolis and $1000 each to the Minneapolis and Grand Forks Y.W.C.A., according to a petition for administration filed here in County Probate Court Mr. Birkholz died in Los Angeles April 15. Rev. John Resnick, 49 years of age, superintendent of the Zion Society for Israel, died at the Swedish Hospital here. Rev. Resnick was chairman of the board of deacons of Bethesda Lutheran Church. MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, April 28.—The Secretary of State's office has issued 295,635 automobile licenses and applications are being filed at the rate of 7000 to 8000 a day, according to Secretary of State Zimmerman. The State has collected so far this year a total of $4,612,168, as compared with $4,798,430 for the entire last year. Twenty-six head of cows and two horses perished in the fire which destroyed all the buildings on the Wallace Bray farm, two miles east of Elkhorn, with a loss of more than $10,000. Four horses were saved. The large barn, granary, tool shed and chicken house were burned. The fire started by the backfire of a gasoline engine. ST. PAUL ST. PAUL, April 28.—A total of twenty-seven deaths as a result of "black" smallpox were reported in the State since the early part of January, Dr. A. J. Chesley, executive secretary State Board of Health, announced. The most recent deaths were reported as follows: St. Louis county, 2; Carlton county, 2, and Aitken county 2. Although these deaths were reported there is no indication that the disease is spreading and the threatened epidemic is on the wane, Dr. Chesley said. Many residents at Albert Lea were startled last night when a large meteor fell north of the city. The meteor traveled low and despite the fact that it was still daylight the ball of fire illuminated the country for miles. The fire ball, which left a trail of sparks and smoke seemed to be about the size of a large tobacco pail. It passed from the south to north.

12. May 1, 1924 The North Platte Telegraph North Platte, NE
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK SCHUYLER FAILS OPEN DOOR BANK COULD NOT STAND RUN ON IT BY THE DEPOSITORS WITHDRAWING MONEY. Omaha, April 25.—The First National Bank of Schuyler, Neb., failed to open its doors yesterday morning according to a special dispatch to the Omaha World-Herald from Schuyler last night. According to D. W. Killeen, president, the dispatch said, the bank had suffered a heavy run during the last few days by depositors, caused by rumors regarding the bank's condition. He stated that the assets are over 600 thousand dollars and the liabilities 550 thousand dollars and that the bank will be reorganized and reopened shortly under a state charter. He said that to conserve the assets for reorganization the bank suspended business. According to the officers every depositor is fully protected. Local banks this morning offered to take over the assets and pay all depositors in full tomorrow. The offer was rejected pending reorganization.

13. May 2, 1924 The Petersburg Index Petersburg, NE
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News Over The State The State Railway Commission has granted permission to the Cornell Electric Company to issue $160,000 bonds to dam the Niobrara river to secure power for electric current at Atkinson. The potash plant built at Mirriam during war times and costing over a million dollars was sold for junk a few days ago for less than $5,000. R. M. Kryger, an inmate of the local jail at Tilden, Nebraska, killed himself by cutting his throat with a knife last Sunday evening. Adolph Smaha, of Fullerton, was found shot to death on the grave of his child in the Fullerton cemetery. He has been in ill health for some time. He is a member of the firm of Smaha & Son, butchers. Harvey Kettlehut, who ran down and killed two University girls last November, is again fined for speeding. He is at liberty for the former charge of manslaughter on a $5,000 bond. The First National Bank, of Schuyler, closed its doors last Friday on account of a run on the bank caused by false rumors. Dennis Killeen, president of the bank, says there will not a be cent lost to depositors, and that a new bank will be opened in its place in a very few days. The new bank will be a state bank.

14. May 4, 1924 Press-Telegram Long Beach, CA
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progress of the flames which were driven by a high south wind. Liquor Violator Fined. DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 3.—A fine of $5,000, the largest ever imposed in a booze case here, was assessed against Clarence O'Hern of Dubuque, Iowa, in federal court here. O'Hern pleaded guilty to a charge of shipping a carload of beer into Davenport. Child Victim Buried. NEWTON, Iowa, May 3.—Funeral services were held here today for Bobby Gowin, the 7-year-old child who was killed by an automobile while on his way to the Clarkson school from his home in Des Moines. The child's skull was fractured and he lived but a short while afterward. Burial will be made from the home of his grandmother, Mrs. A. Dennis. Search for Fiends. HARLAND, Iowa, May 3.—State agents are here assisting Sheriff Oscar Hanson in a search for the persons who destroyed plants in a greenhouse here. Bloodhounds and finger print specialists failed. Girls Must Have Chaperones. SIOUX CITY, Iowa, May 3.—Police ordered today that in the future officers will be stationed at all public dance halls and young girls without chaperones will not be admitted. Keosauqua Improving. KEOSAUQUA, Iowa., May 3.—The streets of Keosauqua will be graded and improved this summer as never before. Work is now going ahead in full force on the primary road through town and the town council is having other streets graded, widened and improved generally. And in addition to this the commercial club has taken steps to have the main business street graveled. Estate Left to Sons. AKRON, O., May 3.—The will of the late George T. Allen, who died recently in Florida, bequeaths an estate estimated at $250,000. Aside from a small bequest to various relatives, the estate is left in trust for the two sons of the deceased, Don O. and Ben H. Allen, each of whom will receive their shares in three installments, the last to be paid when they reach 55 years of age. Building Boom Noticeable. AKRON, O., May 3.—An unprecedented building boom in Akron's suburban cities is becoming more noticeable daily. And home building is leading the construction program. Cuyahoga Falls, in particular, and Kenmore and Barberton report the biggest home building activity in many years. In Cuyahoga Falls nearly 100 homes, which will cost approximately $500,000, are under construction. Bank to Reorganize. OMAHA, Neb., May 3.—The First National bank of Schuyler, Neb., which was closed last week after a heavy run caused by untrue rumors regarding the bank's condition, will be reorganized and reopened soon under a state charter. Banker Pleads Guilty. OMAHA, Neb., May 3.—Peter N. Nelson, former president of the closed Thedford bank, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of making a false statement of the condition of the bank to the state department of trade and commerce and was sentenced to serve five years in the penitentiary.

15. March 19, 1925 The Schuyler Sun Schuyler, NE
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to be read on thre separate days be suspended, and ordinance No 108 be to its second reading. Voting passed yes, Costello, Chase, Krejci, Otradovsky, Pavlicek and Sprecher. Ordinance No. 108 was read the second time. Moved by Chase, seconded by Krejci that the rules requiring an ordinance to be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 108 be passed to its third reading Voting Costello, Chase, Otradovsky, Pavlicek, Krejci and Sprecher. Ordinance No. 108 was read the third time. Moved by Pavlicek and seconded by Chase that Ordinance No. 108 as read be passed, approved and published as by law required. Voting yes, Costello, Chase, Krejci, Otradovsky, Pavlicek and Resolution fixing amounts of special assessments according to benefits introduced by Councilman Otradovsky. Voting yes, Costello, Chase Krejci, Otradovsky and Pavlicek. Voting no, Sprecher. The mayor declared the motion carried. by Costello, seconded by Moved that bid of the Omaha Otradovsky, Printing Co. for vault fixtures be accepted. Votig yes, Costello, Chase, Otradovsky ,Pavlicek and Krejci, Sprecher. Moved by Chase, seconded by Cos. tello, that bids received on oil engines after the specified time be opened. All councilmen present voting, yes. This being the date set for receiving bids on oil engines, the following submitted bids: Fairbanks Morse Co., Bessemer Gas Engine Co., Worthington Pump & Machinery Corporation. Moved by Costello, seconded by Chase that the bids submitted on oil engines be held open for further consideration. Voting yes, Costello, Chase and Otradovsky. Voting no, Krejci, and Sprecher. Upon motion the council adjourned. GEO. McKENZIE, City Clerk. Approved: EDW. W. ZERZAN, Mayor. Neb., Feb. 3, 1925. Schuyler, The city council met in regular session, Mayor Edw. W. Zerzan, presiding. The following councilmen were present: Costello, Chase, Krejci, Otradovsky, Pavlicek and Sprecher. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Moved by by Krejci, that the city clerk be authorized to issue warrant to the county in the amount of treasurer the balance in the disrepresenting trict No. paving (sinking fund), betransferred to the above treasurer retirement of bonds. All counfor the cilmen present voting, yes. Report of McKenzie, chief of read and placed on file. police, was Moved by Krejci, seconded by Otradovsky that the report of the city treasurer be referred to the Finance committee. All councilmen present voting yes. Following claims against the city were read: Western Electric,. supplies Cornell Supply Co., supplies, $4.29; The McGrau Co., supplies, $5.75; In. terstate Machinery & Supply Co., supplies, Granden Electric Co., supplies, Jos. Zelenda, labor, $57.89; Lion Cola Co., $326.10; Union Pacific R. R. Co., freight, The Korsemeyer Co., supplies, $113.12; Kopac Brothers, supplies, $3.35; Kopac Bros., supplies, Landers, Frary Clark, supplies, $2.00; Sundry Cach, City Water Dept., power house, flushing sewers, $125.00; rent of hydrants, $375.00 The Albert Sech rist Mfg. Co., supplies, $10.75; Kopac Bros., supplies, $10.00; Western Electric, supplies, Salak, dray $12.00; Smatlan Bros, fuel, Anton Bartunek, special police duty, $7.00; Fulmer Bros., dray, $38.10; Geo. Prince, expenses of trip to CchuyAlfred Messman, labor, Alvin Messman, labor, Biggs & Son, $2.25; Bell Tel. Co., dray, phone rental and toll,, Browder Co., repairs, etc., $6.10; Eack Motor Co., repairs, $3.75; Heck Bastian Electrical Works, pairs, $10.00; Johnson Boiler Co., labor etc., $40.29; W. Daniels, labor, City Light Water Works, Power, Street Light, $355.56; Standard Oil Co., gas, Neptune Meter repairs, $12.24; Valvoline Oil Co., supplies, General Electric Co., repairs, $24.75; Schuyler Oil Co., gas, $7.28; Deep Rock Oil Cq., gas and alcohol, Schuyler Auto Co., repairs, Mid-west Top Electric Co., supplies, $3.55; HigginsCoufal, supplies, $131.65; Enterprise Electric Co., supplies, $78.95; Glasco Electric supplies, $8.92; W. Bell Tel. Co., attachments, rental, Moved by Krejci and seconded by Pavlicek that the bills be referred to the finance committee and that warrants be drawn in payment those bearing their K. All councilmen voting yes. Moved by Sprecher, seconded by Pavlicek that all bids received on oil engines on the date of Jan. 23, 1925, be rejected. Voting yes, Costello, Krejci, Otradovsky, Pavlicek and Sprecher. Voting no, Chase. Whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. Upon motion the council adjourned. GEO. F. McKENZIE, City Clerk. Approved: EDW. W. ZERZAN, Mayor. Schuyler, Neb., Jan. 28, 1925. The city council met in special sion, Mayor Edw. W. Zerzan, presiding. Following councilmen were present: Costello, Chase, Krejci, Otradovsky, Pavlicek and Sprecher. Moved by Otradovsky, seconded by Krejci, that the city adopt the following agree- THIS AGREEMENT made and tered into this 28th day of January, 1925, by and between Herman Johns, Chaplin, W. W. Pollard, H. Callaghan, Jess L. Woods, Kovar, Pokorny, R. Folken and Killeen, parties of the first and the city of Schuyler, Colfax county, Nebraska, as parties of the second part ALL OF THE PARTIES hereto ulate and agree in consideration of the mutual undertakings of each, that the agreements between the foregoing parties made and entered into on the 6th day of January, 1925, be and the same hereby in all respects rescinded and Dated this 28th day of January, 1923. Chaplin. Folken. Herman Johns. S. Pokorny. Kovar H. O'Callaghan. W. W. Pollard. Jess L. Woods. Voting yes, Costello, Chase, Krejci, Otradovsky, Pavlicek and Sprecher. Voting no, none. Whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. The following resolution was introduced Councilman Krejci who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the city of Schuyler, Colfax county, Nebraska, did, (pursuant to an ordinance of said city authorizing same, and relying on the truthfulness of the statements contained in the published reports and statements said bank, prior to May 1, 1923, which statements and reports were signed by the of said bank), on the 1st day of May 1923, designate the said First National Bank of Schuyler, Nebraska, as a depository of the funds of said city for the fiscal year of May 1, 1923 to May 1, 1924. And whereas said bank furnished bond as surety for the payment of said deposit, and whereas said city did deposit its said funds in said bank up to April 23, 1924, and had on deposit in said on said April 23, 1924, the sum of and accrued interest in the sum of $273.72, and whereas on the 23rd day of April, 1924, said bank suspended payment of its obligations, closed its doors and gone into the hands of receiver, and whereas demand for payment of said deposit has been made in writing, by the city trea surerp of said city, on said bank, its Receiver and Directors and same has been refused: Therefore be it resolved, by the Mayor and Council of the city of Schuyler, that the city attorney of the city of Schuyler, Nebraska, be, and he hereby is, authorized and instructed to in stitute the proper proceedings against the sureties on said bond, the receiver of said bank, (and the directors of said bank) for recovery of said deposits, and for damages against said city for loss of said deposit. Motion was seconded by Counciman Costello and the vote was as follows: Voting yes, Costello, Chase, Krejci, Otradovsky, Pavlicek and Sprecher Whereupon the ma Voting no, none. yor declared the motion carried. Upon motion the council adjourned. GEO. F. McKENZIE, City Clerk. Approved: EDW. W. ZERZAN, Mayor Schuyler, Neb., Feb., 24, 1925. The city council met in special meet ing, Mayor Edw. W. Zerzan, presiding Following councilmen were present: Chase, Krejci, Otradovsky, and Sprecher. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. Following claims against the city read: Union Pacific R. R. Co., freight, Jos. Zelenda, labor, $12.10; The Farmers Grain Coal Co., Chicago, Burlington Quincy, rental $5.00; Century Electric, supplies, $12.38; The Schuyler Harness Co., repairs, $1.75; National Refining supplies, $2.25; Wm. Sumption, supplies and labor, Wm Sumption. labor, $5.00; American Railway Ex press Co., charges, The Schuyler Sun, printing, $94.16: Electric Tester Mfg Co., suplies, $3.87; Sundry Cash Expense, Granden Electric supplies, $2.11; Enterprise Electric supplies, The Korsemeyer Co., supplies, $28.55; The McGraw Co., supplies, $66.73; Lion Coal Co., $128.85; Co., supplies, $15.67; Electric, supplies, Cornell Supply Co., supplies, $28.50; Zimola, interest labor and material, Moved by Chase, seconded by Krejci that the bills be referred to the Finance committee and warrants to be drawin in payment of those bearnig committee's K. All councilthe men voting yes. Councilman Costello takes his seat. Moved by Otradovsky, seconded by Sprecher that the Policy No. U. 179476, of the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., of Hartford, Conn., COVering workmens' compensation and employer's liability be accepted. All councilmen present voting, yes. Councilman Sprecher was excused. Upon motion the council adjourned GEO. McKENZIE, City Clerk. Approved: EDW. W. ZERZAN, Mayor. Schuyler, Neb., March 3, 1925. The city council met in regular session, Mayor Edw. W. Zerzan, presiding. Following councilmen were present: Costello, Chase, Krejci, Otradovsky and Sprecher Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved Petition of Chas. Eckblade et al., to order sidewalk constructed on the east side of Lots and Woods place, Schuyler, Nebraska, to connect with sidewalk now in front of Lots and 10. Moved by Otradovsky, seconded by Costello, that said petition be referred to the Street committee. All councilmen present voting, Following claims against the city read: Western Electric Co., supplies, Korsemeyer Co., supplies. Neptune Meter Co., supplies, Glasco Electric Co., supplies, $.86; R. Salak, jr., Rudd, labor, Geo. Busch, premium Workmens' compensation policy, $246.91: Alfred Messman, labor, Albert Messman, labor, $38.85; Zimola, bor, $.55; L. Eaton, to H. Tetiva, supplies, $4.50; Dambach Drug Co., supplies, Sundry Cash $11.51; Gerald Ehernberger, rental, $1.50; Enterprise Electric Co. supplies, $2.34; Jos. Zelenda, labor, R. R. Co., freight, $185.85; City Light & Water Wks., street lights, $332.64; Schuyler Water Dept., power, Moved by Otradovsky, seconded by Chase that the bills be referred to the Finance committee and warrants to be drawn in payment of those bearing the committee's All councilmen present voting, yes. Moved by Otradovsky, seconded by Chase that the clerk be authorized to issue warrants to Hetmanek, city treasurer, for the sums of $715.00 semi-annual interest on $26,000 water extension bonds, due February 1925, per cent; interest on $16,000 sewer bonds due February 1925, cent; and semi-annual interest on electric light construction and maintenance bonds due February 1, 1925, 51 per cent. All councilmen present voting, Moved by Costello, and seconded by Chase that the clerk be authorized to notify the various power companies to submit their high line propositions on the date of March 10, 1925. Voting, yes: Costello, Chase, Krejci, and Otradovsky. Voting no, Sprecher. Whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Krejci, seconded by Otradovsky that the council adjourn. All councilmen present voting, yes. GEO. McKENZIE, City Clerk. Approved: EDW. W. ZERZAN, Mayor. Schuyler, Neb., Mar. 10. 1925 The city council met in regular session, Mayor Edw. W. Zerzan, presid ing. Following councilmen were present: Chase, Krejci, Otradovky and Sprecher. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Councilman Costello takes his seat, Petition Jerry Janecek for the building of sidewalk was read and placed on file. Moved by Otradovsky, seconded by Costello that the council accept the recommendation of the street commit tee of ordering sidewalk constructed along the west side of Blk. 1, South Schuyler, Nebraska. All councilmen present voting, yes Report of D. McKenzie, chief of Police, was read and placed on file. Moved by Otradovsky, seconded by Krejci, that council accept the street committee recomendation of ordering sidewalk constructed on the east side of Lots and Woods place, Schuyler, Nebraska, to connect the same with sidewalk now in front

16. May 27, 1926 The Schuyler Sun Schuyler, NE
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OMAHA MAN PURCHASES NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Receiver McRoberts last week ceived from the comptroller of the rency, confirmation of the sale of the First National Bank building to Norman Davis of Omaha, for consideration of little better than 13 thousand dollars. The receiver also office space in the building unthe trust closed. Mr. Davis was for several years sociated with the banking business in Omaha, but at the present time is ritory man for the Miller Rubber Co., and makes this territory, and became interested. The deal has been pending for the past four weeks. Mr. Davis in Schuyler Saturday, but did not make known what he purposes to building. The building one of the best cations in Schuyler, and as is especially arranged for banking, not probable that will be arranged for another business.

17. August 26, 1926 North Bend Eagle North Bend, NE
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REFEREE'S SALE Notice hereby given that by vir tue of license and order of sale sued out and granted by the District Court of Dodge County, Nebraska, the 9th day of August, 1926, in action pending therein. wherein Hugh Tully and Mary Tully are plaintiffs and Nellie Tully, Nellie Tully as Guardian, Joseph Krejci and Frank McRoberts, Receiver of the First National Bank of Schuyler, Nebraska, are defendants, will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the east front door of the township hall erected on the northe corner of the hereinafter described premises, on Monday. September 20, 1926, at the hour of o'clock the following described real estate, The of the northeast quarter of Section Twentyeight (28), Township Eighteen (18), Range Five (5) East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Dodge County, Nebraska, said lands will be sold the following terms: One-tenth (1/10) of the purchase price to be paid cash at time of sale. the balance nine-tenths (9/10) or before thirty (30) days from date of sale, without interest, possession of land to be given at once, subject this year's rental. GEORGE GERRARD. Referee. John Sprecher, Attorney. Russell Robinson, Lawyer NOTICE To Patrick M. McKee: the heirs, devisees, legatees. personal representatives and all other interested in the estate of Patrick McKee. deceased, real names unknown: all perhaving or claiming any interest in all of Lot "A" of Government Lot Three, in Section Seven, Township Seventeen. Range Six, East of the Sixth M., together with all accretions thereto on the north, east and south adjoining said land. all in Dodge county, Nebraska, real names unknown, impleaded with others. You and each will take nothat tion in the of Dodge Nebraska, against fendants, the object and prayer which is quiet the title of tiff in and to the above described land to defendants, and interest in, said real estate, part thereof: and to have cancelled and annulled of record the Alexander Morrison and Janet Mor rison to Patrick M. McKee, recorded in Book at Page 218 in the Mortgage records of Dodge county, Nebraska, and to have cancelled and annulled of record judgment in favor of the National Bank of North Bend. Nebraska. against Lucy Greaser and Peter Greaser. You are required to answer sald petition on or before the 4th day September, 1926. Dated July 1926. 41-4t LUCY GREASER; Plaintiff. The Dodge County Teachers Institute being held in Fremont today and tomorrow and practically all the teachers of the county are in tendance. Allan Bloch is taking week's vaca. tion from his duties as rural mail carrier and Elmer Hoffman substituting for him. Mrs. W. Anderson returned Wednesday from Leigh where she has been visiting at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Riegel, for the past several weeks. She will return to Leigh Sunday to attend the county fair.

18. May 5, 1927 The Schuyler Sun Schuyler, NE
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Schuyler, Neb., Mar. 1927. The city council met in regular ses sion, Mayor Thos. Wacha presiding. Following councilmen were present: Lambrecht, Salak, Wacha and Watts. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. Moved by Salak, member of the city council, motion seconded by Wacha, member of said city council. that the following resolution be adopted to wit: Be resolved by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Schuyler, Nebraska, that said city enter into and execute the contract and assignment the following words and figures towit: Contract and Assignment. Whereas, the City of Schuyler, in Colfax County, Nebraska, had on deposit in the failed First National Bank Schuyler, Nebraska, when said bank ceased payment on the 24th day of April, 1924, the aggregate sum of $26.and $273.72 interest, the said deposits representing, very largely, the earnings of its municipal light and water plant; and, WHEREAS, after said bank ceased payment, one W. McRoberts was duly appointed and qualified as the receiver of said bank and since May, 1924, was the duly acting and now the acting and qualified receiver of said bank; and, when said bank receivwas appointed the City of Schuyler due filed and had allowed against the said bank claim for said deposit in the aforesaid and said claim has, at all times since, been valid and subsisting claim against said bank and payments have been made, by said receiver. upon said claim the city follows, to-wit: the sum of on the 15th day of April, 1925, and the sum of on the 18th day of November, 1925, and there accruing further creditors' dividend to said city of Schuyler on account of said claim filed, approved and allowed, aforesaid: and, WHEREAS, the City of Schuyler, to indemnify it from loss on account of such deposit took depository bond executed on or 1st, 1923. and has begun action on said bond against the bondsmen, and the action now and, WHEREAS. the City of Schuyler need of funds to conduct its affairs. satisfy its obligations and to make needed improvements in their said municipal light and water plant and would be of advantage to it to realize in cash on its said claim and to that end proposes to sell, transfer and assign its said claim against the said First National Bank of Schuyler, Nebreaska, its receiver, the obligators on said depository bond and all other persons whomsoever that may be or liable to the said City of Schuyler for the loss of part of its said deposit; and, to accept and carry out the said proposal of the said City of Schuyler, one Folda has offered the said City of Schuyler the sum of $17.for its claim on account of the loss of said deposit filed, allowed and unpaid against the said First National Bank and its said receiver, an against the indemnitors on said depository bond; and against Dennis Killeen and Edward E. Ruzicka, directors of said failed NOW, THEREFORE, for and in sideration of the sum of $17,530.17 and this day in hand paid to the City of Schuyler, in Colfax County, Nebraska, the said City of Schuyler does hereby sell, transfer, assign and set to Folda of its right, title and interest and to (a) the claim filed by said City as depositor against the First National Bank of Schuyler, Nebraska, and its receiver, aforesaid, and directs the said receiver to pay any and all dividends hereafter made an declared in behalf of creditors standing in the relation of depositors in said bank insofar as such dividends are payable the said City of Schuyler on its said claim to the said assignee: (b) Any and all claims that city has may assert, including that which is now asseting against said bondsmen, on its depository bond above scribed; (c) Any and all claims that the City of Schuyler, Nebraska, has, in judgment or otherwise, against Edward Ruzicka and Dennis Killeen, including pending action sand claims on which these are based, whatever be their form, it being the intention by the terms of this assignment to vest in the said each and every claim. of name and that the City every nature, of Schuyler now has or may assert against any person, firm, or corporation, whomever, for the recovery the loss sustained by the City by virtue of the failure of the First National Bank of Schuyler, Nebraska. City of Schuyler, In Colfax County, Neb., Thos. Wacha, dinances be Its Mayor Attest: Geo. F. McKenzie, City Clerk. Form of Assignment Approved the second Wallace Porth; As Attorney for said City. And, that the Mayor made, sign and execute such assignment and deliver No. 118 be the same to the said assignee under ing. Voting the sail of said City. and On roll call: Voting for the motion resolution, Councilmen Dworak. Lambrecht, Salak, Spidle, Wacha and Watts. Voting against motion and resolution, Councilmen: None. Motion declared carried and resolution declared adopted. Moved by Dworak, seconded by Lambrecht that the report of McKenzie, chief of Folda, city treasurer; Schmid, light and ter commissioner; M. Davis, chief engineer, for the month of February, read be accepted and placed on file. All councilmen present voting, yes. Moved by Dworak, and seconded by Lambrecht that the Compensation Insurance awarded to the Hartford Indemnity Co., of Hartford, Conn. Voting yes: Dworak, Lambrecht, Salak, Spidle and Wacha. Votoing no, Watts. The following persons were selected to serve on the election boards at the City Election, Tuesday, April 1927: First Wm. Sumption, Mrs. Aug. Knipping, M. Kemp. Clerks; Jeanne Wertz, Ed. Dudek. Second Jas. McIntosh, Mrs. H. West, Robinson. Clerks: Albert Marek, Mrs. gins. Third Mrs. Pete Becker, Van Housen, Fr. Krejci. Clerks: Dale Egerton, Mrs. Kovar. Folowing claims against the city read: Zimola, supplies McGraw Co., supplies 8.32 Crane Co., supplies 1.25 Crane Co., supplies 9.80 Wm. Ternes, labor 19.60 Schuyler Co., gas and oil 70.38 Fr. Slerka, labor 7.60 Standard Oil Co., gas 10.47 Weldex Co., supplies 2.08 Omaha Elec. Wks., supplies 4.90 Salak, labor 3.00 American Steam Pump Co., supplies 13.56 Great North'n Mfg. Co: supplies 9.31 Nebr Iowa Steel Tank Co., supplies 14.11 McGraw Co., supplies 34.25 Murray Iron Wks., supplies 9.13 Eacker Motor. supplies 1.30 Eacker Motor, repairs .50 Moved by Lambrecht and seconded by Watts that the bills be referred to the Finance committee and warrants be issued in payment of those bearing the Committee All councilmen present, voting, yes. Moved by Dworak and seconded by Watts that the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants to Folda, treasurer, in the following amounts: charge, to Sewer Sinking Fund for coupon No. bonds to 11 16 charge to Electric Light Sinking Fund for coupon No. bonds to incl.: 16 to incl.: charge to Water Sinking Fund for coupon No. bonds 13 incl., and 16 to incl.. All councilmen resent voting, yes. Moved by Salak, and seconded by Watts adjourn. All councilmen present voting, GEO. McKENZIE, City Clerk. Approved: THOS. WACHA, Mayor. Schuyler, Neb., April 5,-1927. The City council met in regular session, Mayor Thos. Wacha presiding. Following councilmen were presDworak, Spidle, Wacha and Watts. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved: Moved by Dworak and seconded by Spidle that of E. B. Schmid, light and water superintendent, for the month of March, as read be accepted and placed on file, All council ment present yes. Moved by Dworak, and seconded by Watts that John Sprecher be granted permit to remove the iron covered cold storage building, which now stands the northern portion of Lot Enght (8) Block Sixty Nine (69), original town (now city) of Schuyler, No. braska, to location on the northern portion of Lot Ten (10) Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) Block Sitxy Nine (69) said city and to remodel same instore building complying at all times with the fire ordinances of said city. All councilmen present voting, yes. Moved by Wacha, and seconded by Spidle that the petition of Elizabeth Sprecher et al for sidewalk comof said addition; also commencing and mencing connecting with the sidewalk now built along the south side of Block Four (4) Clarkson Dorseys' Addition to Schuyler, Nebraska, near the Southeast Corner of said block running thence East along the South side Block Three (3) and on East along the South side Block Two (2) and One (1) of said addition; also commencing and connecting with such proposed line at the Southwest corner said Block Two (2) and running thence South along the West side of Block Two (2) Original Town of Schuyler; also to order built all necessary street and alley crossings along such proposed lines, be referred to the street committee. All councilmen present voting, Councilman Watts introduced Ordinance No. 118, who moved it be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Wacha. Ordinance No. 118 was read the first time. Voting yes: Dworak, Spidle, Wacha and Watts. Voting no, none. Moved by Dworak, and seconded by Spidle that the rule requiring that read on three separate days be suspended and that Ordinance No. 118 be read the second time. Voting yes: Dworak, Spidle, Wacha and Watts. Ordinance No. 118 was read time. Moved by Spidle, and seconded by Wacha that the rule requiring that ordinances be read on three separate days be suspended and that Ordinance passed to its third readyes: Dworak, Spidle, Watts. Voting none. Ordino, nance No. 118 was read the third time Moved by seconded Watts that Ordinance No. 118 read be passed, approved and ordered pub lished as by law provided. Voting Dworak, Spidle, Wacha and Voting no: Following claims against the city erad: Lion Coal Co., coal Schuyler Sun, prtg. 13.95 Emil Marek, labor 101.10 Chas. Marek, labor 74.80 Jos. Zelenda, labor 21.76 Co., frgt. 343.66 labor 21.00 Alvin Messman, labor 59.15 Wm. Ternes, labor 69.30 Schuyler Oil Co., gas and oil 35.63 Eacker Motor, repairs 1.04 Salak, labor 2.50 McGraw supplies 66.22 Chas. Dworak, labor 52.50 John Novotny, rental 29.80 Deep Rock Oil gas 9.38 Sumption, labor 65.91 supplies 5.00 Standard Oil Co., gas 1.61 Cilbert Motor labor 57.00 Bell Tel. Co., rental and toll 13.30 Fr. Beroun. labor 7.35 Crane Co., supplies 32.93 City Light Water Works power 201.00 City Light Water Works street lighting 442.68 Wm. Henesh, labor 8.10 Neptune Meter supplies 200.76 McGowan. medical service 6.00 Crane Co., supplies 5.10 Co., supplies 8.00 GreyBar Elec. Co., supplies 118.85 McGraw Co., supplies 4.49 Enterprise Elec. Co., supplies 8.50 Sundry Cash Expense, supplies 24.81 Thos Wacha Sons, mdse 6.20 iZon Inst. Ind., supplies 5.29 Interstate Supply, supplies 25.90 Riley Stoker Co., supplies 19.12 Schuyler Sun, prtg. 28.87 American Eteam Pump Co., supplies 4.90 Glasco Elec. Co., supplies 19.70 Burroughs Add. Mach. Co., supplies 5.55 Geo. Kroeger, labor 2.50 Jas. Vidlak, labor 16.00 State Journal, supplies 21.00 Omaha Elec. Wks., supplies 9.95 Julius Wacha, refund on meter deposit 1.50 Hurd Creamery, same 3.90 City Electric Light Fund 9.60 Moved by Spidle, seconded by Dworak that the bills be referred to Finance committee and warrants issued in payment of those bearing the Committee's O. K. All councilmen present voting, yes. Councilman Salak takes his seat. Eugene Blake and Jos. Rogers were duly by the Mayor to can vass the vote cast the City Election held Tuesday, April 1927. Moved by Watts and seconded by Salak adjourn to meet April 1927. All councilmen present voting, GEO. McKENZIE, City Clerk, Approved: THOS. WACHA, Schuyler, Neb., April 1927. The city council met in an adjournsession, Mayor Thos. Wacha presid ing. Following councilmen were pres ent: Dworak, Lambrecht, Salak, Spidle and Watts. Moved by Salak and seconded by Lambrecht that the council suspend all other business and proceed to canthe vote cast at the City Election held April 1927. All councilmen present voting, yes. State of Nebraska: County of Colfax: Jos. Rogers and Eugene Blake, res idents and electors of the City of Schuyler, Nebraska, SO each for himself, solemnly swear that he will support the constitution of the United States, the constitution of the State of Nebraska, and faithfully and impartially perform the duties of canvassers of the cast at the general election held Schuyler, Nebraska, Tuesday, April 1927, So Help Me God. Jos. M. Rogers Eugene Blake. Councilmen First Dworak 56 Cunningham 19 Councilman Second Salak 74 Councilman Third WardLeonard Wacha 44 Members of Board of Michaelson first ward, 35; second, third, 21; total 95. Proskovec, first ward, 37; second, third, 17; total, 102. Gerald Schmid, first ward, 25; second, 44; third, 42; total, 111. Farrell, first ward, 26; second, third. 22; total, 93. State of Nebraska: County of Colfax: We, the undersigned, disinterested electors the City of Schuyler, Nebraska, selected by the Mayor and Council of said City to act as canvassers of the vote cast at the City Election had said City on the 5th day of April, 1927, having first duly sworn, and organized as board of canvasthe Council Chambers of said City hereby certify that the above and foregoing abstract as appears on this sheet made by us and that the same full and correct abstract of the votes cast said city election according the poll books returned to the City Clerk from the several Wards of the City. In Witness Whereof, We have hereunto set our hands this 6th day of April, 1927. Jos. M. Rogers. Eugene Blake. Attest: Geo. McKenzie, City Clerk. After canvassing said vote was moved by Dworak and seconded

19. November 21, 1929 The Colfax County Press and the Clarkson Herald Consolidated Clarkson, NE
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SCHUYLER Ethel M. Hajek has filed her petition in district court asking for a divorce from Anton Hajęk support in her petition. Mr. and jr. She alleges cruelty and nonsupport in her petition. Mr. and Mrs. Hajek were married at Fremont on September 17, 1928. They have no children. Mrs. Hajek was formerly Miss Ethel M. Traux. Kenneth Neu had all four fingers on his right hand badly erushed in the cogs of a corn pieker Saturday afternoon while working for John Vandermullen of Butler county. The attending physician is endeavoring to save all the fingers but it may yet be necessary to amputate one or two of them. The remaining assets of the First National bank, insolvent, and in charge of national bank receivers since April, 1924, will be sold at public auction in the of fice of Geo. W. Wertz, in the old First National Bank building. Monday, November 25, according to announcement of Receiver Jay M. Riley. Three receivers have been in charge of the insolvent institution since its closing. more tha nfive years ago, F. W. McRoberts, now at Montezuma. Iowa, George Cronkelton, and the past year Mr. Riley of Kearney. The assets include some $221,000 of bills receivable. judgments. etc. Receivers have SO far paid the depositors 35 per cent of the money held on deposit at the time of closing and it is expected the last dividend will be forthcoming very soon, although Receiver Riley has not so indicated directly Art Smith was arrested by Sherriff Roether early last week and was arraigned before Judge Roether, the latter part of last week, where he plead guilty to the charge of intoxication, and operating a motor car while intoxicated. Judge Roether took official cognizance of the fact that Smith had been before his court on a previous occasion, charged with the offense of intoxication. and sentenced him to serve 30 days in jail and ordered his motor car and driver's license cancelled for one year. Jos. Simerl of near Howells was arraigned before the county court. Tuesday, on a charge of driving a car while intoxicated. He plead guilty to the chage and was given a fine of $15 and his motor car driver's licenses cancelled for a period of one year. Sheriff Roether was called to Richland the latter part of last week where two tourists-pedestrians-from the beet fields of western Nebraska were found in intoxicated condition, and were brought to the county jail. They carried a suit case in which was found a gallon of booze. When arraigned before Judge Roether, they plead guilty to the charge of intoxication, but neither would claim the suit case and the jug. They were held in jail several days and as they had no money to pay fines, were released and permitted to continue their journey east-

20. November 21, 1929 North Bend Eagle North Bend, NE
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Farm loans now made at 5 per oent See James O'Hare. Cash for CREAM, POULTRY and EGGS. -Tedy's Feed Store. Cobs for sale. Phone 103F4. 3-tf ROY W. SPATH. Don't forget the Community Sale, Saturday. L. A. Van Arsdol is the auctioneer. Come and hear the new auctioneer, Saturday, at Dr. Thom's barn, at 2:00 p. m. P. E. O. CT will meet with Ms. J. D. Maben, Tuesday, November 26, at 3:00 D. m. We carry the nationally known BOND Radio B Batteries, heavy duty. Price 3.00 each. FOR SALE-FHIY White Rock pullets, $1.25 each. Also some cockrells. Ph. 1115F2. 2-2tp Mrs. W Smith: R. J. Cusack and son David went to Omaha, Saturday, to see Mrs. Cusack who is in a hospital there recovering from a recent operation. POULTRY RAISERS, come in and sign the coupon and get a 40c cent botMe of Germozone for 10c. TEDY PRODUCE HOUSE. Try our McCormick-Deering cream separator oil. Comes in gallon and half gallon cans. -Cherny & Watson Lbr. Co. Marvin Scott, who has been employed for the past several months on the Cusack ranch at Saratoga, Wyoming, returned home Thursday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Watson are spending the week at Walt Hill while Mr. Watson is making the annual invoice of the Cherny & Watson Lumber yards there. Dr. and Mrs. Ord Wallace and Mrs. Lottie Sturbaum attended the funeral of Mrs. Constantine Kroenke at Dodge, Monday. Mrs. Kroenke was an aunt of Mrs. Wallace. Funeral services were held at St. Venselous church conducted by the pastor, Rev. Havelka. Frank O'Donnell of Chicago. arrived Sunday evening to join Mrs. O'Donmell in a vacation of two weeks which will be divided between the C. L. Kelly home here, the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McCluhan at Winnebago, and the home of Mr. O'Donnell's parents at Council Bluffs. Miss Phebe Williams, mathematics teacher in the high school, in her of ficial capacity of inspector for the Chi Omega sorority, spent the week end in Manbattan, Kansas. and Lawrence. Kansas, inspecting the chapters at the state agricultural college and at the Mr. and Mrs. James Wilkins and children. Donald Lee and Morris, of Curtis, visited Saturday at the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Maben. Mrs. Maben accompanied them to Fremont. Sunday morning. and spent the day at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Davison. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins are visiting at the home of Mrs. Wilkins' people in Fremont. Mrs. C. H. Jones entertained at a family dinner party at the Jones Cafe Sunday complimentary to the seventyfourth birthday anniversary of Mr. Jones. Guests from away included Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cruickshank and daughter Cecil of Wakefield, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Bassett and son Herman of Wahoo, (Mrs. Cruickshank and Mrs. Bassett are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jones), Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bassett of Wahoo, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sievers of Scribner. The remaining assets of the First National Bank of Schuyler, insolvent. and in charge of National Bank receivers since, April, 1924, will be sold at public auction in the office of George W. Wertz. in the old First National Bank building. Monday, November 25. The assets include some $221,000 of bills receivable, judgments, etc. Receivers have so far paid the depositors 35 per cent of the money held on deposit at the time of closing and it is expected the last dividend will be forthcoming soon. Scribner Rustler.-G P. Johns was in Omaha last Friday at the request of the Travelers Insurance company, to take physical examination. He went to the city again Monday to take further medical treatment and will be required to make periodical visits for the same purpose. Messrs. E. J. Moeller and Elmer Stell went to Omaha this Thursday for expert examination, the former for advice on his hearing. and also the nail which is embedded in the lower part of his body, and the latter for examination of his injured arm and leg, and to consult a plastic surgeon regarding the removing of the disfiguring scars on his face and neck. A Chevrolet car occupied by Julius Sorensen and family and driven by Miss Marie Sorensen, collided with a Ford coupe Sunday afternoon at the intersection of the Cornhusker and Lincoln highways at Fremont. No one was injured but both cars were somewhat damaged. The Sorensen ear, going east, was turning south at the intersection. The Ford coupe, going north, turned west at the intersection. According to reports, the Ford made the turn on the left side of the road and ran into the Sorensen car. A piece of card board in the door of the coupe which had replaced a broken glass, probably prevented the driver from seeing the Sorensen car as he made the turn. The Ford was owned by Raymond King who is employed on the Softeley farm near Fremont.

21. November 22, 1929 The Howells Journal Howells, NE
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AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS. Schuyler Sun Art Smith was arrested. by Sheriff Roether early last week and was arraigned before Judge Roether, the latter part of last week, where he plead guilty to the charge of intoxication, and operating a motor car while intoxicated. Judge Roether took official cognizance of the fact that Smith had been before his court on a previous occasion, charged with the offense of intoxication, and sentenged him to serve 30 days in jail andordered motor car and driver's license cancelled for one year. Jos. Simeral of near Howells was arraigned before the county court Tuesday on a charge of driving a car while intoxicated. He plead guilty to the charge and was given a fine of $15 and his motor car and driver's licenses canceled for a period of one year. The remaining assets of the First National bank, insolvent, and in charge of national bank receivers since April, 1924, will besold at public suction in the office of Geo. W. Wertz. in the old First National Bank building, Monday, November 26, accord ing to announcement of Receiver Jay M. Riley in this issue of The Sup Three receivers have been in charge of the Insolvent institution since its closing, more than five years ago, F W. McRoberts, now at Montezuma. lowa, George Cronkelton, and the past year Mr. Riley of Kearney. The assets include some $221 000 of bill receivable, judgments, etc. Receiv ers have so far paid the depositors 35 per cent of the money held on deposit at the time of closing and it is ex peeted the last dividend will be forth coming very soon, athough Receiver Riley has not.so indicated directly. The last load of cement was spread last Saturday, completing the paving gap between Schuyler and Columbus The project was considerably delayed the past two months because of fre gevnt rains, which made the new grades so soft that work was impos sible. Guards are now patroling the aighway to prevent traffic from pass ing over the new surface before has sufficiently set. Last week heavy machine was placed across the pavement in front of the Koda farm:home, north of Richland, and on Sunday the machine was found shoved to one side of the highway and tracks indicated that a heavy truck had passed over the pavement. However, no damage appeared to have resulted. Two draglines are now employed west of Schuyler building up the shoulders, six feet wide on both sides of the paving. and several weeks will be required to complete this work. Mortorists will be compelied to drive with caution until the earth is frozen, or until sufficiently settled. Once acar leaves the pavement it is found a difficult job to again get back upon the hard surface. Leigh World Mrs. J. Bowers, mother of Mrs. Josephine Redman, died at Chadron, Monday, following a paralytic stroke suffered early that morning. Mrs. Bowers was 94 years old and lived at Leigh with Mrs. Redman for many years. They went to Chadron to Feside 20 years ago. Funeral services were held at the Redman home on Wednesday afternoon and were in charge of Rev. E. G. Hayes. Burial was in the Chadron Celeste Louise Crosby was born in Mechira county, O., on August 5, 1835. With her parentsshe moved to Indiana where she married Jacob Dorman Bowers and five children were born. Mrs. Redman was the youngest of the children and is the only one surviving. The family lived in Knoxville, la., for several years and also in Omaha. Mrs. Bowers was an Adventist and was a granddaugh ter of a Revolutionary soldier, Joseph Sipply, of French nationality, who came to America with Lafayette's army. Stanton RegisterThe following item taken from the Journal Stockman adds more proof that Tom Mortimer is one of the biggest cattle boosters in the state and that he knows cattle and the breeding industry. He is held in high regard by all breeders of the state, more espically by the Hereford breeders. "Tam Mortimer was an interested visitor-at the show yesterday. Mr. Mortimer is a familiar figare at live stock shows and has been attending them for a great many years. He exhibited live stock as early as 1898 when the Trans Missisfippi Exposition was held in Omaha As the manager of the old Omaha ranch in Stanton county and then of the Marshall Field ranch in the same county, Mr. Mortimer has played a real part in the live stock industry of Nebraska and from the Stanton Breeding Farm, which he established many years ago, Hereford cattle of regal ancestry have gune to every part of the United States and in other countries. Mr. Mortimer was enthusiastie about the prospects for this Ak-Sar-Ben show stock show being a leader. and it is the faith and assistance of men of his type that will insure such a show being a permanent success Dodge Criterion Mrs. Henry Parr and Mr. Jacob Parr were nearly overcome by gas escaping from a baseburner in the Henry Parr home Tuesday evening. Jacob Parr who was in bed ill at the Parr home most severely affected. Mrs. Parr had retired for the night quite well recovered. The gas was discovered by Miss Hildegard Parr, upon her return from a neighbor house clock She immediately summoned her father, from his garage down town and they at once opened doors and windows to clear out the gas and called a doctor who revived the victims in a short ST. JOHN'S EV. LUTH. CHURCH. On November 23rd services will be in German. Cetechism He that is:of God heareth God's Word, says the bible. God wants regular church attendance by all christians At 2:00 p. m. the Walther League Bible class will meet. At the last meeting the election had the follow. ng result: Raymond Meyer, presi dent; Paul Meyer, vice president; delen Lerch. secretary; Regina Clatrian. The class voted togive a'special Thanksgiving offering to the institution of the feebleminded at Watertown, Wis. December 1st is Bible Sunday for our congregation Whati the Bible? It is the Word of God written by inpiration of the Holy Ghost by the inly prophets in the Old Testament. and by the Apostles and Evangelists 0 the New Testament, to make as wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus A young Lutheran, who had served ax years in the N. S. navy but had leveloped lung trouble. wrote his pastor from the government hospital in Colorado: feel it my duty to write you a few lines to let you know that I'am up and out of bed again. The Lord has worked a miracle with me. The doctors have given me up. There were no hopes. I had twenty hemorrhages. It was only a matter of few hours before would pass away. 1 was also well aware of the fact. but it did not worry me. knew the Lord had died for me and through that conquered death and the devil and thereby saved me and everybody who 80 believeth in Him: Everything I learned in my christian school back to me like a flash. All those beautiful verses learned were like milk and honey to me. Even as was wrestling my last with death, it all made me feel calm and laugh at death. With a free take me home' Come December 1st and hear of the wonderful power of God's Word. November 28th we will have special Thanksgiving services in English at 10:00 a. m. If any community has reasons to thank God, it certainly is ours. God gave us a wonderful crop this year. Let us not overlook the Great Giver of all good things and take time to attend the divine services on Thanksgiving day. USED MACHINERY FOR SALE. One 2 hole Sandwich Jr. corn sheller, almost new. One rebuilt No. 15 DeLaval cream separator, guaranteed to work as good as new. One 6 H. P. Fairbanks-Morse gas engine in good condition. MESTL BROS. NOTICE OF MEETING AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION To the owners of tots, parts of lots and pieces of ground described herein and within Improvement District No 1. and to the owners of lots, lands, tracts and pareels of land abutting on and_adjacent to that part of: 1st street from the north line of Center street in the east line of 3rd street and fr 111) the that line of 4th street to the west line of 6th street; Ann street from the west line of Srd street to the west line of 6th street; Center street from the east line of 5th street to the east line of Park avenue: May street from the west line of 3rd street to the west line of 5th Grace street from the east line of 3rd street to the west time of 4th street: Laura street from the east line of 2nd street to the west line of 3rd street; 2nd street from the south line of Laura street to the north line of 3rd street from the south line of 1st street to the north line of see tions 7and8, and from the north line of Grace street to the gouth line of lot 5. Bierbaum's addi1st street from the north tine of sections and 8 to the north line of Nagengast's addition to Bush ville; 4th street from the south line of Marion street to 1st street; 5th street from the south line of May street to a point 120 feet south of the south line of Center street and from the south line of Center street to 1st street; 6th street from the south line of Center street to 1st street; The east and west highway along the north line or section 8 from the center line of 3rd street and 1st street to a point approximately 600 feet east of the east line of 3rd street You and each of you are hereby notified that the chairman and village board of the village of Howells, No braska, will sit as a Board of Equal: ization in the City ball in Howells, Nebraska, on the 30th day of Novem her, 1929, batween the hours of 2:00 b'elock p. and 5:00 'eloek D. m., for the purpose of considering and equalizing the proposed levy of special taxesand assessments in the said Improvement District as shown by the proposed plan of assessments as prepared by- the special engineers, Nixon & Reynolds, and now on file in the office of the village clerk, and to correct any errors therein and supply ing any omissions in the same, and hear any complaints that the owners of the property assessed may have or make, and thereafter to finally levy said taxes and assessments: Said special taxes and assessments proposed to be levied being necessary to pay the cost of graveling the streets in the Improvement District No. 1, as follows: $5,795 76 for graveling. 315.00 for engineering; 59.00 for printing and ad100.00 for interest on outstanding warrants, for making improvements on the above-named streets in Improvement District No. 1. The amount, as given above, is the cost to be assessed in Improvement District No. 1, and isexclusive of the intersections of streets. avenues and spaces opposite alleys, which amount it is proposed to assess upon said lots, parts of lots and pieces of ground. Dated this 28th day of October, 1929. Chairman of the Board. Attest: Geo. Lodes, Village Clerk. [SEAL]

22. February 4, 1932 The Independent Wahoo, NE

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were filled instead of the previously planned one car. One carload was sent to Lynch, the other to Crofton. Schuyler—Final dividend checks of 9.17 per cent are now in the mail to depositors of the insolvent First National Bank, which has been in a receivership for the past eight years. The final dividend is a little under 55 per cent of the total deposits. Ceresco—Janet Ethel, the infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Jones passed away on January 25. The funeral services were held on the following Wednesday. Geneva—A special election has been called for Monday, February 29th, to vote on whether or not Geneva will manufacture and distribute their own light and power. A petition was circulated earlier in the week to obtain the required number of voters signatures.

23. February 4, 1932 The Independent Wahoo, NE

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were filled instead of the previously planned one car. One carload was sent to Lynch, the other to Crofton. Schuyler—Final dividend checks of 9.17 per cent are now in the mail to depositors of the insolvent First National Bank, which has been in a receivership for the past eight years. The final dividend is a little under 55 per cent of the total deposits. LOW FARE EXCURSION TO OMAHA LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY For the week-end of February 12-13-14, Union Pacific will sell round trip chair car tickets from Wahoo to Omaha for only $1.00. For information about train service, sale dates and return limit, phone or see Union Pacific Agent.